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(2006)636.7 C688 2006Originally published in 1996 and a bestseller, this newer version has been revised. Less popular stories have been omitted and contemporary stories by new and famous authors have been added. All of the stories share the same theme of the strong, enigmatic bond between dog and master.
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(2007)636.7 D654h 2007Submitted by hundres of real dog owners, these true tales of mutual love and loyalty affirm that there's no better friend than a dog.
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(2007)636.7 H864 2007Here is a collection of essays, stories, drawings and cartoons that highlights the droll behavior of dogs and their two-legged companions
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(2008)636.7 W912 2008Here comes a collection of essays which probes the sometimes tumultuous, often selfless love affair between dogs and their human companions.
- Adams, Maureen B.
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(2007)820.9928 A251s 2007For lovers of dogs and lovers of literature, these never-before-told stories chronicle the extraordinary relationship between five beloved women writers and the dogs who have loved and inspired them.
- Albrecht, Kat
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(2004)636.7088 A341L 2004The nation's first law-enforcement-based pet detective shares her remarkable story which combines the thrill of CSI's forensic detection with the warmth and charm of All creatures great and small.
- Bain, Terry
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(2004)636.7 B162y 2004What's really going on behind those patient eyes and wagging tails, that loving lick or plaintive bark? You are a dog reveals all in a series of whimsical yet profound vignettes told in the voice of "everydog."
- Boulton, Marsha
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(2008)636.7559 B764w 2008From best-selling author Boulton comes the heartwarming, hilarious tale of life with Wally, a bull terrior who turned out to be much more than a pet.
- Choron, Sandra
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(2005)636.7 C551p 2005Combining the practical, the informative and the entertaining, this unique encyclopedic treatment addresses not only the care of dogs but also their culture, their competitions, their breeding and their behavioral characteristics. Even the characteristics of "dog people" are addressed.
- Coren, Stanley
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(2008)636.7 C797m 2008Stanley brings us a charming look at what dogs mean to people today. This work is full of fascinating science, history, and as usual, Dr. Coren's insightful stories about people and their best friends' complex behavior.
- De Vito, Dominique
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(2009)636.7 D4962g 2009De Vito brings us a fun, informative handbook filled with simple ideas for reducing your canine's carbon paw print. The book's format includes enticing charts, sidebars, visual icons and cool graphics. Best of all, the information is delivered in a clever non-preachy tone.
- Doty, Mark
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(2007)B-Do7428d 2007Both moving and entertaining, Dog Years is the story of two beloved retrievers and is a pointed, perceptive meditation on life, death and the nature of companionship.
- Duffy-Korpics, Lisa
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(2009)636.7 D858t 2009Based on the author's experiences, this collection offers the true stories of everyday people who, whether by accident or design, come into contact with the sad, funny, and often profound world of an animal control officer.
- Flaim, Denise
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(2009)179.3 F576r 2009This is the true story of ten tough and tattooed bikers who rescue animals in danger while spreading the message thaat abusers are losers. Author Denise Flaim chronicles just what these brawny bikers, who will stop at nothing within the bounds of the law, can teach us about respecting the creatures in our midst.
- Foster, Ken
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(2008)636.7 F755di 2008Ken Foster knows that a dog can change a person's life and that several dogs can change even more. Heartwarming stories about karmic canine rescues are compiled in this all-new follow-up to the original bestseller. Dogs who found me.
- Foster, Stephen
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(2009)636.753 F757f 2009Skittish man meets skittish dog again in the hilarious and heartwarming sequel to the acclaimed Walking Ollie .
- Gaita, Raimond
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(2004)636.7 G144p 2004Gaita is a professor of moral philosophy at King's College in London. He discusses what we learn about animals from our relationships with them. His own pets, Orloff the greyhound, Gypsy the German shepherd, Tosca the cat and Jack the cockatoo provide examples of his theories.
- Gardner, Nuala
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(2008)616.85882 G227f 2008Gardner brings us a mother's heartwarming account of how her little boy conquered his autism with the help of a devoted family dog.
- Gingold, Alfred
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(2005)636.7 G492d 2005A hilarious Bill Brysonesque excursion through the studied, obsessive, colorful, demanding and occasionally lunatic world of contemporary dog ownership.
- Goldberg, Gary David
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(2008)791.45023 G618s 2008Television scriptwriter and producer Goldberg, the creator of such beloved shows as Family Ties and Spin City, recalls the road to his success that took him from Brooklyn to Hollywood with his longtime partner Diana and their Labrador, Ubu.
- Grogan, John
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(2005)636.7527 G784m 2005In this funny and poignant memoir about a wildly neurotic Labarador retriever named Marley, an unsuspecting young couple comes to understand what really matters.
- Harrington, Lee
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(2006)636.7 H299r 2006Ultimately a love story between humans and animals alike, Rex and the city is a hilarious and riotous romp of a memoir.
- Jennings, Kate
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(2008)B-Je4445 2008Jennings brings us a book that is about animals and grief and grieving. It is also about how two rivalrous, demanding and exhilarating dogs showed Jennings the way to her own heart.
- Katz, Jon
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(2009636.00929 K19s 2009Here Katz ponders the question of whether animals have souls through stories of his own dogs and the farm animals he lives with.
- Kerasote, Ted
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(2007)636.7 K39m 2007While on a camping trip, Ted Kerasote met a dog, a Labrador mix, who was living on his own in the wild. As they began to bond, he decided to name him Merle and take him home with him. Because he realized that Merle's native intelligence would be diminished by living exclusively in the human world, he put a dog door in his house so that Merle could live both outside and in.
- Konik, Michael
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(2005)636.7 K82e 2005Part travelogue, part valentine to a beloved pet, Ella In Europe chronicles Konik's magical six-week journey through Europe with his dog, Ella.
- Kopelman, Jay
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(2008)956.70443 K83ba 2008Kopelman credits Lava with keeping him sane after his return home from war in Baghdad.
- Krantz, Les
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(2009)636.7 K89p 2009Krantz relates up-to-date scientific findings in canine research and reveals how dogs perform extraordinary feats that even the most sophisticated current technology cannot duplicate, from predicting earthquakes to detecting cancer and low blood sugar.
- Levin, Mark R.
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(2007)636.7 L655r 2007Nationally syndicated broadcaster Levin shares the story of the incredible bond between his family and a Spaniel mix adopted from a shelter.
- McConnell, Patricia
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(2006)636.70887 M129f 2006The critically acclaimed author of The Other End of the Leash offers fascinating insights into the canine mind, critical tools for a healthy relationship with a well-trained dog.
- Miles, Kathryn
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(2009)636.7 M643a 2009When Miles adopts Ari, an exotic Jindo dog, the two of them begin to explore the outdoors together. She describes seeing the land through her dog's eyes. The result is a compelling read, with wonderful details about dogs and dog life, as well as the nature that surrounds all of us.
- O'Hurley, John
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(2007)636.7 O38b 2007From this best-selling author comes a second charming and hilarious book about the enduring wisdom of dogs. At once poignantly moving and laugh-out-loud funny, this book is a must-read for any dog lover.
- Page, Jake
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(2007)636.7 P132d 2007Using examples from his own pack of six dogs, Page presents this engaging and informative Smithsonian Books title that will enable readers to see their pets in a new light.
- Quindlen, Anna
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(2007)636.7 Q7g 2007Pulitzer prize-winning author Quindlen honors the life of her beloved black Labrador retriever, Beau, in this heartening and bittersweet work. With her trademark wisdom and hunor, Quindlen reflects on how her life has unfolded in tandem with Beau's and on the lessons she has learned by watching him.
- Sakson, Sharon R.
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(2007)636.7 S158p 2007Sakson gives us wonderful examples of the strong bond between humans and dogs. Dogs help us humans cope with serious illness. They even help to diagnose some illnesses with their extraordinary sense of smell. With their body warmth, Mexican hairless dogs can help relieve the pain of arthritis and fibromyalgia. Saxon gives even more examples of how these animals help their humans.
- Schaffer, Michael
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(2009)636.70973 S296o 2009A witty, insightful and affectionate examination of how and why people spend millions of dollars on their pets where Schaffer discusses America's pet obsession, the explosion of pet masseuses, professional dog walkers, and organic kibble.
- Sherrill, Martha
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(2008)636.73 S553d 2008Here is the story of how one man's consuming passion for dogs saved a legendary breed from extinction and, in the process, led him to a difficult, but more soulful way of life in the wilds of Japan's remote snow country.
- Staples, Clare
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(2006)818.6 S794e 2006This clever guide will appear to the legion of women who love dogs and are looking for a suitable boyfriend. Staples offers witty, charming tips on how to manage and train both a man and a pet.
- Sullivan, Christine
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(2009)636.70929 S9494s 2009Set against the backdrop of the war in Afghanistan, this story chronicles the love for a stray puppy that Navy Reservist, Mark Feffer bonded with while stationed outside of Kandahar.
- Summers, Judith.
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(2007)636.7524 S944m 2007This is the hilarious and moving account of the impossible but adorable King Charles Spaniel George, of his adventures and misdemeanors, and of the wonderful way in which he filled a huge void in the lives of Summers and her son while driving them absolutely barking mad along way.
- Trout, Nick
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(2008)636.089 T861t 2008From Dr. Trout comes a fascinating insider portrait of a veterinarian, his furry patients and the blend of old-fashioned instincts and cutting-edge technology that defines pet care in the 21st century.
- Welsch, Roger L.
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(2004)636.7 W458L 2004Here is an entertaining collection of essays reflecting on man's significant other, the dog. Welsch's love of dogs is apparent on every page and his enthusiasm for dogs adds sparkle to his wit.
- Wolfsie, Dick
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(2009)791.45028 W861m 2009Just when television reporter Wolfsie thought his TV career was over, he found Barney the beagle on his front steps. Here is the story of Barney and Wolfsie's relationship both on and off camera.
Lots of Pictures
- Barsotti, Charles
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(2007)741.5973 B2818t 2007A collection of 100 dog cartoons by beloved New Yorker cartoonist Barsotti.
- Dratfield, Jim
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(2006)779.32 D767d 2006Celebrated dog photographer Jim Dratfield focuses his lens on the magnificence that is the canine species moving through the chilling snows of winter, the joyous warmth of summer, the beauty of spring, and the solemnity that is autumn.
- Harder, Jo Jo
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(2008)636.70222 H259d 2008Here the subtitle pretty much says it all with a collection of color photographs of canines in a variety of outfits and accessories for all occasions.
- Johnson, Cami
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(2008)636.7 J66d 2008These quirky, painterly portraits of dogs capture the mischievous nature of people's favorite companions. Johnson offers rich, fully realized images that seem to capture a dog's very essence as well as charming profiles of her subjects and their various foibles.
- Jones, Amanda
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(2007)636.7 J76b 2007Have you ever wondered what a labradoodle or a puggle look like? If so, this book is for you. America's new favorite pooch, the mutt, comes vividly to life in this album of black and white photos.
- Moustaki, Nikki
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(2008)636.7 M933d 2008Moustaki is an animal expert and host of MSN.com's web TV show Celebrity Pet Dish. She has put together a collection of photographs, illustrations and collages featuring dogs and their owners with a confession from either guilty party.
- Smolan, Rick
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(2005)636.7 S666d 2005From the creators of the best-selling America 24/7 comes a heartwarming new book celebrating dogs. Culled from thousands of images taken all across the country by professional and amateur photographers, each photo and accompanying caption tells a story of the intimate connections we share with our canine friends.
- Wogan, Lisa
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(2007)636.7 W845u 2007Here are all kinds of fun-loving dogs participating in all sorts of outdoor activities. Included with the photographs are the stories of each of these remarkable animals.